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Paymob lands $35 million to push digital payments across MENA
Paymob has raised $35 million in pre-Series C funding to speed up its digital payment rollout for businesses in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Pakistan. The company wants to reach more merchants across the MENA region.
Major Payment and Banking Leadership Shifts Signal New Era for 2026
August 2026 saw a wave of high-level departures and appointments across global payments and banking, with Apple, Barclays, Mastercard, Monzo, and Coinme all reshaping their leadership teams and regional strategies
ADIB Appoints Chief AI Officer to Drive Digital Banking Ambitions
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has named Pedro Uria-Recio as its first chief AI officer, aiming to accelerate responsible AI adoption and support its Vision 2035 strategy for innovation in Islamic banking
FCA Appoints Attachés in India and UAE to Boost UK Financial Links
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has named new attachés in Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, aiming to deepen regulatory cooperation and attract investment into the UK's financial sector from Asia and the Middle East
Fintech Funding Drives Expansion in Private Credit and Payments
Recent funding rounds are reshaping fintech, with new capital supporting private credit platforms, rent-to-own vehicle solutions, and AI-driven automation for banks and businesses across multiple continents
Emirates NBD Taps Dubai Future District Fund for Fintech and AI Expansion
Emirates NBD is joining forces with Dubai Future District Fund to accelerate the adoption of fintech and AI solutions, aiming to streamline banking operations and improve digital services for customers and businesses in the UAE.